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Command a fantasy Age of Sail ship, direct its crew in tactical battles, and pursue quests across dangerous seas.
Released 22 Oct 2019
Manage Crew Under Fire
Battle Kraken and Cultists
Escape in a Lifeboat
Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.
Developed by Fireblade Software · Published by Fireblade Software
You are a captain commanding an Age of Sail vessel in a fantasy world of hostile ships, strange creatures, and dangerous waters. The campaigns include a story about confronting a Cthulhu-like cult, alongside shorter scenarios and a freeplay mode.
In real-time naval battles, assign crew to fire weapons, repair damage, put out fires, and handle other urgent tasks. Choose weapons and upgrades, maneuver against enemies, and contend with hazards such as storms, ice, and volcanic activity.
Explore islands, take on quests, and make decisions that can affect allies, enemies, and the world. Crew members gain experience and traits, while ships can be upgraded and new vessel classes acquired. Losing your ship need not end the journey if the captain can escape in a lifeboat or survive at sea.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its tactical naval battles, crew management, and the range of weapons and ship upgrades, as well as its Lovecraft-inspired story and atmospheric sea regions. Some also appreciate the choices and events. A recurring reservation is that battles and encounters can become repetitive, with several players saying that the initial appeal fades over time.
Discover a huge amount of unique, story-filled islands across diverse biomes and themed areas: Fight ghost ships in the Haunted Seas. Ward off giant arachnids in the Spider Islands. Regions filled with poisonous gas, icebergs, cannibals and much more await.
Engage enemy ships, fortifications and sea monsters in vicious combat, employing your best tactics to out-manoeuvre and out-gun the enemy. Weather and environmental conditions affect your battles: Tidal waves, lightning strikes, volcanic bombardments and blizzards are just some of the modifiers that impact your strategy.
Abandon Ship focuses on ‘Age of Sail’ ships in a Fantasy setting, framed in an Art Style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.
Life in this world can be brutal. Death is permanent. But the journey doesn’t end if your vessel is destroyed. You are the Captain, and as long as the Captain is alive, there is always hope.
By escaping to a Lifeboat, or even being stranded, alone in the water, there is a chance to survive and fight your way back to the top.
Combat is tactical and savage. Each battle is hard-fought, always on the edge of defeat. Your only chance of overcoming the odds is to employ every advantage you can bring to bear.
Dozens of diverse weapons and upgrades are available to utilise on the various ship classes you can acquire. Customise your vessels appearance by capturing enemy ships intact. Your trusty crew gain experience and traits to help provide an edge over the enemy.
Explore a fantasy world that reacts to your actions. Engage in piracy and become a hunted Captain. Undertake quests that may drastically change the environment – or the entire world. Make decisions that create allies or enemies that return to help or seek vengeance.
Play multiple stories, including the main campaigns tale of overthrowing a Cthulhu-esque Cult, a Freeplay mode about rebuilding the legacy of your forebears, and shorter tales, such as the combat campaign focused on rescuing your sister, or Sword of the Cult, where you play as one of Father’s children, climbing the ranks until you’re granted the ultimate weapon: The Kraken.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 87 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
